So, like a lot of people, I have a car. Also, like most people, I do not like spending money on servicing my car. Last time I was at Brenner Nissan, they informed me that my tires were looking pretty bald - like 2/32" or less 'bald'. That's pretty bald. They then informed me that in order to turn in my lease and not get charged an outrageous amount on new tires, that I should replace them myself.
For a long while I thought, " Meh, I will just replace them right before I turn in the vehicle". Then, I came to my senses and reconsidered. Why should I buy brand new tires for someone else to drive the car around? I might as well by the damn tires now, and use them until vehicle-turn-in. Duh...
So, anyway, after that seemingly obvious epiphany, I called around to a few different places with the same spiel. "I have a lease, want the cheapest, yet safest tires possible ... how much?" Firestone quoted me some outrageous price like 378.20 (for two). Then I called Good Year and spoke with the most helpful person I have ever spoke to at a mechanic. He walked me through all the options, both name brand and non-name brand. Helped me assess each one while I was on the phone with him and concurrently googling each of them, and then set me up for an appointment.
This was the best car service experience I have ever had, with a friendly dude who really seemed to care about my needs as a customer. In the end, I purchased two new front tires and it only cost me $287. Exactly in the ball park I wanted to be in. There were tires that would have cost $25 bucks less, but he recommended I steer clear of those (pun intended!). The reasons he listed were similar to the reasons I found in talk threads on other websites.
At the end of the experience, I feel like I was well taken care of, valued, and that they had my best interest in mind. Will definitely be back here when I need similar services in the future, and I highly recommend you check them out! read more
